Prospect Spotlight: Tre’Von Smith (2019)
We are on the tail end of summer basketball and around the country college prospects at all levels are working on their game and working toward earning an opportunity to play at the next level. Prep Hoops Kentucky puts the spotlight on prospects around the Bluegrass State.
Tre’Von Smith is a 6’3 junior-to-be guard from Taylor County High School in Campbellsville, KY. As a sophomore, Smith helped lead the Cardinals to it’s third straight trip to the Kentucky state tournament, defeating Adair County in the 5th Region Championship game.
“Last season we had yet another successful year. We accomplished our team goals, as well (individually) I earned all-district and region honors,” said Tre’Von of 2017’s accolades. Smith averaged 17.3 points and 5 rebounds while shooting 46.6% from the field (37% from 3-point range).
During his junior campaign, Smith has hopes for similar success. “My goal for next season is to try and help our team make it to the final four of the state tournament.”
This summer, Tre’Von has been competing with Team Manimal (Illinois) 17U. “Summer ball has been good, we’ve have been winning. Just trying to keep that going through July.” Impressive enough is the fact the Smith is playing up an age level from 16U to 17U. This summer the Taylor County Cardinal has been working on all aspects of his game, but he says mainly becoming physically stronger. “I’ve been in the weight room a lot.”
Tre’Von is an athletic guard who is the type of player who makes the right plays and does’t seem to force things much. He’s good at attacking the rim and shot about 140 3-point attempts as a sophomore, at 37% – he shows an ability to knock down open shots with range.
Currently holding an offer from Morehead State, Smith also has interest from Western Kentucky, Belmont, Purdue, and Arkon. “I’m looking for family characteristics when looking for a school. I don’t want to feel like I’m only apart of a basketball team , I wanna be with a family type program. I’m also looking for a coach that will hold me accountable and push me to be a better person and player.”
Smith finished his sophomore year with a 3.1 GPA in the classroom.